Review of the Album: Mr. Lover Lover: The Best Of Shaggy Volume 1 from more reviews...
I have been a fan of Shaggy since I first heard "Oh Carolina" and I love this Greatest Hits collection but for one track. On my album back, it says that Janet Jackson sings "Luv Me Luv Me" with him. This...more.
In 1993, when Shaggy successfully reworked the Prince Buster ska classic "Oh Carolina," he was on the cusp of creating a hot, new ska/pop fusion. Unfortunately, he opted to become a pop-reggae novelty act like Snow. Shaggy's fourth...more.
No need to say anything about this album. It is excellent. Ten (10) million records sold worldwide, so go figure! Smash hits like IT WASN'T ME featuring RIK ROK, DANCE & SHOUT, ANGEL featuring RAYVON. This album is a must have...more.
I thought this CD was very good. I bought it before "It wasn't me" and "Angel" became popular (and i bought it for the song "hot shot"). I was very suprised when I started hearing these songs on the radio...more.
Shaggy is a man trying to bridge the gap between commercially succesful pop and reggea music. This of course means he has to compromise. Not only does he use more R&B/hip-pop oriented beats but he covers and samples...more.
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